PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadislov Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Pavlov
vs
Vovkov

185 cm
23
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
177 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vadislov Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Vovkov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Vovkov. Vovkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vovkov as he avoids it easily.
Pavlov wants to clinch.

Pavlov gets caught flat footed, as Vovkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Vovkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vovkov stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.

Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Vovkov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vovkov prevents Pavlov from improving his position.

Vovkov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pavlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vovkov.

Vovkov is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Vovkov is controlling well.
Vovkov stalling.

Vovkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pavlov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vovkov.
Vovkov trying to mount his opponent but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov is not content to let Vovkov control the position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Vovkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vovkov defends well.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Vovkov from controlling successfully.
Vovkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vovkov defends it easily.

Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Vovkov has passed one foot through into half guard.

Pavlov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vovkov pulls his head out easily.

Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.

Vovkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Vovkov blocks the strikes from Pavlov.

Pavlov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pavlov looking for submissions off his back.

Vovkov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Vovkov is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pavlov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vlad Vovkov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pavlov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vovkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vovkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vovkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pavlov.
Pavlov fails in his attempt to clinch.

Vovkov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pavlov to the mat! Pavlov manages to get full guard.
Vlad Vovkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Vovkov from controlling successfully.

Pavlov is looking for a triangle but Vovkov pushes his legs off easily.

Pavlov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vovkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vovkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vovkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Vovkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavlov working for a triangle but Vovkov defends it easily.
Vovkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Vovkov from controlling successfully.

Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vovkov is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlov wants to stand and escape but Vovkov is having none of it.
Vovkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Pavlov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vovkov prevents Pavlov from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Vovkov wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Vovkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.

Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Vovkov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vovkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pavlov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vovkov is aware though and is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vovkov wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pavlov throwing short punches from the bottom.
Pavlov is looking to sweep but instead, Vovkov has passed into half guard.

Vovkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Pavlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vovkov prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov is looking to escape.
Pavlov is pressing down on Vovkov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vovkov advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vovkov is looking for a kimura here.

Vovkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pavlov is just riding it out for now. Vovkov eventually gives up the hold.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vovkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vovkov's back!

Pavlov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vovkov trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vadislov Pavlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Pavlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pavlov is looking to clinch but Vovkov is avoiding it.
Pavlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Vovkov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vovkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pavlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Vovkov. Vovkov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov wants to clinch up but Vovkov keeps it at a distance.
Pavlov tries to clinch up but Vovkov circles away and keeps his distance.

Pavlov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pavlov scores a nice knee to the body.
Pavlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vovkov is defending well for now.
Pavlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vovkov is defending well for now.
Vovkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pavlov lands an elbow just above Vovkov 's eye.
Pavlov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Vlad Vovkov has been cut.
Pavlov trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovkov tries to pull guard but Pavlov holds him up against the ropes and eventually Vovkov drops back down to his feet.
Pavlov tries to land knees in the clinch but Vovkov avoids the damage to the body.
Vovkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vadislov Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Vovkov.
Pavlov working Vovkov over with knees to the body.
Pavlov missing with knees to the body.
Pavlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pavlov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pavlov lands a knee to the head.
Pavlov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pavlov trying to land knees to the body.
Vovkov blocks an elbow strike from Pavlov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pavlov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pavlov misses with a knee strike.
Pavlov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pavlov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pavlov tightens his grip and picks Vovkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Vovkov manages to land in guard.

Pavlov drops back looking for a leg! Vovkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vovkov manages to kick Pavlov off! Pavlov jumps back into Vovkov's guard.

Pavlov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovkov pulls Pavlov in to control the position.

Pavlov drops back looking for a leg! Vovkov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vovkov manages to kick Pavlov off! Pavlov jumps back into Vovkov's guard.

Pavlov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pavlov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pavlov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Vovkov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pavlov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Vovkov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pavlov lets go of the hold and Vovkov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vadislov Pavlov!